The United States Department of Agriculture works hard day in and day out to further agriculture in the U.S. in all sectors. They work on developing new technologies, on finding new markets for the products and produce of the nation’s farmers and ranchers, and on ensuring food safety. Keep up-to-date with the innovations and initiatives coming out of the USDA that make agriculture better for all.

The United States Department of Agriculture wears many hats, but it seems they always have their farm boots on. Every initiative, every trade mission, every funded research proposal aims to advance agriculture in the U.S. Read up on what the USDA has been up to lately in pursuit of improving opportunities, abilities, and the outlook for the future of ag in America.

When many think of ag news, they typically think about what’s going on in the U.S. in terms of weather conditions, pests and diseases, governmental legislation, food safety, pricing and more. However, the U.S. is a major exporter of agriculture goods to all corners of the world. You can stay abreast of ag news both stateside and overseas with the USDA. See some of the most recent highlights concerning agriculture trade below.